Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P310

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P310 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the P310 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX720 HS scores vs the P310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the P310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and P310 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and P310.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.